Tag: Family

According to a 2014 survey from the Vegetarian Resource Group, one-third of 8- to 18-year-olds say they eat vegetarian meals at least once a week, and 4% of all adolescents and teens identify as vegetarian. A 2016 poll by that same group found that 3.3% of adults are vegetarian or vegan. Numbers aside, whether it’s […]

Slow cooking provides opportunities to save time, improves the odds of a healthful meal being served, and promotes higher vegetable intake in both children and adults. Creating slow cooker meals is a great way to help novice cooks become more comfortable in the kitchen, and busy parents can benefit from using a slow cooker to […]

We know that well-planned vegan and vegetarian diets can be appropriate for all ages and stages of life. Plant-based living has gained mainstream popularity over recent years, especially among younger generations. In fact, one recent study found that 12% of millennials consider themselves “faithful vegetarians.” As such, many parents of young vegan families are seeking […]

If you work with parents of overweight or obese children, it’s essential to offer recommendations that not only will help the children lose weight but also improve their overall health. After all, obese children are at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and CVD; joint and musculoskeletal problems; anxiety […]

As a new mom and dietitian, introducing my baby, Wesley, to solids has been exciting, yet daunting and stressful with the pressure to “get it right.” Now I truly understand the angst many new parents experience. I want to make sure Wesley is presented with the right nutritious foods at the right time and has […]

If you work with parents of picky eaters or your own kids are averse to trying new foods (especially anything green), the good news is that pickiness is normal and most kids eventually outgrow it. That said, when parents are in the thick of an all-white food jag, or a vegetable hasn’t passed their child’s […]

As dietitians, we’re pros at asking our clients about what they eat. But what about the “where” and “when” of that equation? For those of us who work with families, it’s also important to know how often they eat meals together and the dynamic of those daily interactions around the table. On average, family meals […]

No matter who your target population is, you’re likely to encourage your clients and audience to become more active, improve nutrient balance, and increase mindfulness while eating. Picnics are a great way to get others outside to be active before a more intuitive family meal. You can inspire clients to head out for a prepicnic […]

It’s 9 PM, well past dinnertime, yet TVs across America are tuned into the latest cooking show. Given the rise in popularity of watching celebrity chefs, you may find it surprising that the number of families in America who actually cook in their kitchens is shrinking. Dietitians have a very important role to fill—to dive […]

Have you ever gotten home from the grocery store, immediately washed the beautiful plump grapes you just purchased, and then left them on the counter for all to see? What happened next? Or, have you ever returned home from the grocery store and, in a rush, put all the fresh produce in the fridge with […]